NSF ACCESS Program

Do you need advanced computing resources that exceed what can be provided to you at Baylor?
Do you have research that is NOT subject to a Protected, Restricted, or Government-Classified data classification?

Then the no-cost, NSF Access Program may be for you!

Baylor University is a proud participant in the National Science Foundation: Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support program. NSF ACCESS is a powerful collection of integrated digital resources and services—such as supercomputers, visualization and storage systems, collections of data, software, networks, and expert support—that scientists, engineers, social scientists and humanities researchers may utilize. ACCESS integrates these resources and services and makes them easier for more people to use.

To get started, click the yellow "Get Your First Project" button below. The "Get Your First Project" page will guide you through a process to establish an ACCESS account, choose the type of project thats right for you, and browse the Resource Catalog to find resources that meet your needs. As you register for your ACCESS account, be sure to "Authenticate with CILOGON" and choose Baylor University so that you can use your Bear ID. Click here for more information on ACCESS registration. Be sure that you select "Register with an Existing Identity" during the registration process.

You may agree to the ACCESS Terms and Conditions, as Baylor University has reviewed these terms and agreed to participate in the program. You are also encouraged to connected your ORCID as part of the profile completion process. Note: ACCESS resources are approved for Baylor University data classifications of Public and Non-Public. 

For additional information about NSF ACCESS or assistance, email research_technology@baylor.edu.